Famous Birthdays
- Tyson Gay, American sprinter, born in Lexington, Kentucky
Famous Deaths
- Alexandre Alexeieff, Russian-French filmmaker (pinscreen animation) and artist, dies at 81
1982 Highlights
About August 9, 1982
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
- #1 Song: Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners with The Emerald Express